(Forecast)
Sunday (High 68, Low 53): Mostly sunny. Breezy.
May Day (High 65, Low 42): Sunny. Cool and breezy.
Tuesday (High 67, Low 40): Sunny and cool. Lightly breezy at times.
(Extended Outlook)
Wednesday (High 70, Low 43): Sunny.
Thursday (High 76, Low 45): Mostly sunny.
Friday (High 75, Low 56): Partly cloudy with a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Saturday (High 76, Low 58): Partly cloudy with a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Radarscope is hiccupping but I can tell you that before the warning came out, this storm blew some hail at my windows. It was noticeable.
All right so all the wya up to Holly Pond and places like Baileyton, probably need to stay in a good safe place until this storm passes, to be on the safe side. Going to peek outside and see how large the hail was. It started blowing against the house suddenly, caught at least part of the core of this supercell thunderstorm. We are fortunate that the environment mainly favored "hailers" this evening and tonight rather than tornadoes.
1:56 AM - Ok so any hailstones melted before I got a look at them. It must have been small hail, just sounded kind of startling since had a decent gust of wind with it, sounded like. Be aware though that damaging wind gusts are also possible with this storm.
1:58 - Which is definitely over into Eastern parts of Cullman County now. Not sure if a warning will have to be extended into any parts of Blount or Marshall Counties, but this is a supercell thunderstorm out by itself. I think the hail was under severe limits, and the wind, when it passed through my location. That doesn't necessarily mean that no damage has occurred elsewhere. Tough to tell at night, does look fairly impressive on radar at times.
Ok the National Weather Service in Huntsville is now saying that golfball-sized hail is possible with this storm.
Remember that it may also produce wind gusts up to 60 miles per hour. Large hail blowing around in really high winds can sometimes damage or break out windows. Definitely stay away from windows if in the path of this storm, and ideally you'd want to be in a small central space on the lowest floor of a house.
2:09 AM - Okay, the National Weather Service in Birmingham thinks the hail may be closer to nickel size in this storm as it affects parts of Northern Blount County, including Blountsville and Snead, may also have wind gusts up to 50 miles per hour, which is pretty strong, but under severe limits.
2:14 - And the NWS Huntsville is allowing this warning to expire, as the storm has weakened below severe limits. So Birmingham made a good call. The storm sort of pulsed up in strength as it moved through Cullman County and now is in a weaker phase again.
2:17 - And since the internet is running slow and Radarscope is screwing up so much, I'm not going to bother trying to post any more radar imagery here. Severe thunderstorm is over. Just rain in Cullman County now.
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WUUS54 KHUN 280646
SVRHUN
ALC043-280715-
/O.NEW.KHUN.SV.W.0065.230428T0646Z-230428T0715Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
146 AM CDT Fri Apr 28 2023
The National Weather Service in Huntsville Alabama has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northeastern Cullman County in north central Alabama...
* Until 215 AM CDT.
* At 145 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Cullman,
moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Cullman, Hanceville, Good Hope, Holly Pond, Dodge City, Baldwin,
Vinemont, Baileyton, West Point and Phelan.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 3406 8693 3426 8694 3430 8673 3430 8654
3423 8653 3420 8655 3419 8655 3412 8661
3412 8663 3409 8666 3408 8669 3409 8669
3408 8670 3406 8669
TIME...MOT...LOC 0645Z 266DEG 20KT 3416 8685
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
RSB
1:37 AM - Here's an update on the storm.
They definitely aren't kidding about the lightning. The hail and gusty winds are thought to be under severe limits though. Warnings are not issued based on how bad the lightning is in a storm. As one forecaster put it in a Skywarn class, they'd run us crazy if they did that.
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
104 AM CDT Fri Apr 28 2023
ALZ007-016-280630-
Morgan AL-Cullman AL-
104 AM CDT Fri Apr 28 2023
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern Cullman
and south central Morgan Counties through 130 AM CDT...
At 104 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Helicon, or near Arley, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Cullman, Good Hope, Falkville, Baldwin, Vinemont, West Point, Phelan,
Lacon, Logan and Crane Hill.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3431 8711 3436 8698 3440 8687 3413 8677
3406 8711
TIME...MOT...LOC 0604Z 254DEG 27KT 3414 8716
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
$$
Includes Walker and Winston Counties.
SEL6
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 176
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
515 PM CDT Thu Apr 27 2023
The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of
Western Alabama
Eastern Arkansas
Northern and central Mississippi
Far southwest Tennessee
* Effective this Thursday afternoon and evening from 515 PM until
1100 PM CDT.
* Primary threats include...
Scattered large hail events to 1.5 inches in diameter possible
Isolated damaging wind gusts to 65 mph possible
SUMMARY...A few lower-topped supercells should develop and spread
east across a portion of the Mid to Deep South. Large hail sizes
from quarters to golf balls should be the main threat.
The severe thunderstorm watch area is approximately along and 65
statute miles north and south of a line from 30 miles north of Pine
Bluff AR to 5 miles northeast of Tuscaloosa AL. For a complete
depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update
(WOUS64 KWNS WOU6).
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
REMEMBER...A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are
favorable for severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area.
Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening
weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible
warnings. Severe thunderstorms can and occasionally do produce
tornadoes.
&&
OTHER WATCH INFORMATION...CONTINUE...WW 174...WW 175...
AVIATION...A few severe thunderstorms with hail surface and aloft to
1.5 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind gusts to 55 knots. A
few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 400. Mean storm motion vector
27030.
...Grams
WOUS64 KWNS 272210
WOU6
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WS 176
NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
515 PM CDT THU APR 27 2023
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 176 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1100 PM CDT
FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS
ALC057-063-075-093-107-119-125-127-133-280400-
/O.NEW.KWNS.SV.A.0176.230427T2215Z-230428T0400Z/
AL
. ALABAMA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE
FAYETTE GREENE LAMAR
MARION PICKENS SUMTER
TUSCALOOSA WALKER WINSTON
ARC001-025-035-037-041-069-077-079-085-095-107-117-123-147-
280400-
/O.NEW.KWNS.SV.A.0176.230427T2215Z-230428T0400Z/
AR
. ARKANSAS COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE
ARKANSAS CLEVELAND CRITTENDEN
CROSS DESHA JEFFERSON
LEE LINCOLN LONOKE
MONROE PHILLIPS PRAIRIE
ST. FRANCIS WOODRUFF
MSC007-009-011-013-015-017-019-025-027-033-043-051-057-069-071-
075-079-081-083-087-093-095-097-099-101-103-105-107-115-117-119-
133-135-137-139-143-145-155-159-161-280400-
/O.NEW.KWNS.SV.A.0176.230427T2215Z-230428T0400Z/
MS
. MISSISSIPPI COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE
ATTALA BENTON BOLIVAR
CALHOUN CARROLL CHICKASAW
CHOCTAW CLAY COAHOMA
DESOTO GRENADA HOLMES
ITAWAMBA KEMPER LAFAYETTE
LAUDERDALE LEAKE LEE
LEFLORE LOWNDES MARSHALL
MONROE MONTGOMERY NESHOBA
NEWTON NOXUBEE OKTIBBEHA
PANOLA PONTOTOC PRENTISS
QUITMAN SUNFLOWER TALLAHATCHIE
TATE TIPPAH TUNICA
UNION WEBSTER WINSTON
YALOBUSHA
TNC047-157-280400-
/O.NEW.KWNS.SV.A.0176.230427T2215Z-230428T0400Z/
TN
. TENNESSEE COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE
FAYETTE SHELBY
ATTN...WFO...BMX...MEG...JAN...LZK...
Thursday (High 72, Low 54): Cloudy and breezy with rain and thunderstorms likely, mainly in the afternoon through the dark hours. A few thunderstorms may become severe.
Friday (High 76, Low 59): Gradually decreasing clouds throughout the day, some sunshine breaking out. Widely scattered showers and thunderstorms are still possible, mainly in the morning.
Saturday (High 78, Low 52): Partly to mostly sunny. Isolated showers or a stray thunderstorm are possible, mainly at night.
Sunday (High 69-72, Low ~55): Partly to mostly sunny with a 20% chance of showers.
May Day (High ~65, Low 40-43): Sunny.
Tuesday (High ~70, Low 39-44): Sunny.
Wednesday (High 72-77, Low ~45): Sunny.
Wednesday (High 70, Low 50): Mostly cloudy with numerous periods of rain showers possible throughout the day. Isolated thunderstorms are also possible.
Thursday (High 72, Low 54): Rain and thunderstorms likely. A few storms could be strong, or even reach severe limits.
Friday (High 76, Low 59): Gradually decreasing clouds throughout the day. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible, mainly in the morning hours.
Saturday (High 77, Low 52): Partly cloudy with a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Sunday (High 69, Low 50): Partly to mostly sunny with a 20% chance of showers.
Monday - May Day (High 67, Low 43): Sunny.
Tuesday (High 72, Low 42): Sunny.
Monday (High 63, Low 39): Sunny and breezy. Patchy frost possible in the morning.
Tuesday (High 70, Low 38): Patchy frost possible in the morning. Partly to mostly sunny during the day, then scattered rain showers possible at night.
Wednesday (High 69, Low 51): Rain showers likely, off and on, throughout the day. Overcast.
Thursday (High 67, Low 54): Rain likely.
Friday (High 70, Low 53): Partly cloudy with a 40% chance of showers.
Saturday (High 72, Low 49): Partly cloudy with a 30% chance of showers/a thunderstorm.
Sunday (High 71, Low 47): Partly to mostly sunny with a 20% chance of a lingering shower.
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
656 PM CDT Sun Apr 23 2023
ALZ001-002-005-006-009-TNZ076-096-097-241300-
/O.CON.KHUN.FR.Y.0003.230424T0600Z-230424T1300Z/
Lauderdale-Colbert-Limestone-Madison-Jackson-Moore-Lincoln-
Franklin TN-
Including the cities of Florence, Muscle Shoals, Sheffield,
Tuscumbia, Athens, Huntsville, Scottsboro, Lynchburg,
Fayetteville, Winchester, Sewanee, Decherd, Estill Springs,
and Cowan
656 PM CDT Sun Apr 23 2023
...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM CDT
MONDAY...
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 36 will result in frost
formation.
* WHERE...In Alabama, Lauderdale, Colbert, Limestone, Madison
and Jackson Counties. In Tennessee, Moore, Lincoln and
Franklin TN Counties.
* WHEN...From 1 AM to 8 AM CDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if
left uncovered.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Morristown TN
330 PM EDT Sun Apr 23 2023
NCZ060-061-TNZ012>017-035>040-042-044-046-067>071-073-081>086-
098>102-VAZ001-002-005-006-008-240800-
/O.CON.KMRX.FR.Y.0005.230424T0600Z-230424T1300Z/
Cherokee-Clay-Scott TN-Campbell-Claiborne-Hancock-Hawkins-
Sullivan-Morgan-Anderson-Union-Grainger-Hamblen-Northwest Cocke-
Northwest Greene-Washington TN-Northwest Carter-Roane-Loudon-Knox-
Jefferson-Northwest Blount-North Sevier-Sequatchie-Bledsoe-Rhea-
Meigs-McMinn-Northwest Monroe-Marion-Hamilton-Bradley-West Polk-
East Polk-Lee-Wise-Scott VA-Russell-Washington VA-
Including the cities of Andrews, Marble, Topton, Hiawasse Dam,
Murphy, Unaka, Violet, Shooting Creek, Brasstown, Hayesville,
Tusquitee, Big South Fork National, Oneida, Smokey Junction,
Elgin, Huntsville, Norma, Slick Rock, Fincastle, La Follette,
Elk Valley, Jellico, White Oak, Caryville, Royal Blue,
Lone Mountain, Sandlick, Springdale, Arthur, Harrogate-Shawanee,
Clairfield, Howard Quarter, Evanston, Sneedville, Treadway,
Kyles Ford, Mooresburg, Kingsport, Bristol TN, South Holston Dam,
Pine Orchard, High Point, Petros, Oak Ridge, Clinton,
Maynardville, Norris Lake, Paulette, Rose Hill, Sharps Chapel,
Luttrell, Bean Station, Alpha, Morristown, Russellville, Bybee,
Newport, Greeneville, Johnson City, Elizabethton, Harriman,
Eagle Furnace, Rockwood, Bradbury, Fairview, Kingston,
Oliver Springs, Lenoir City, Loudon, Bearden, Knoxville,
Lake Forest, Jefferson City, Strawberry Plains, Chestnut Hill,
Dandridge, White Pine, Maryville, Alcoa, Harrisburg, Kodak,
McMahan, Sevierville, Seymour, Pigeon Forge, Cagle, Dunlap,
Cartwright, Lone Oak, Old Cumberland, Palio, Melvine,
Mount Crest, Pikeville, Brayton, Dayton, Evensville,
Old Washington, Grandview, Spring City, Big Spring, Athens,
Clear Water, Dentville, Etowah, Sweetwater, Madisonville,
Bullet Creek, South Pittsburg, Haletown (Guild), Jasper,
Martin Springs, Whitwell, Powells Crossroads, Monteagle,
Chattanooga, Lookout Mountain, Signal Mountain, Cleveland, Tasso,
Conasauga, Archville, Benton, Parksville, Reliance,
Big Frog Mountain, Ducktown, Turtletown, Big Stone Gap, Norton,
Wise, Coeburn, Appalachia, Pardee, Hiltons, Hansonville, Lebanon,
Dye, Castlewood, Honaker, Rosedale, Benhams, Bristol VA,
and Abingdon
330 PM EDT Sun Apr 23 2023 /230 PM CDT Sun Apr 23 2023/
...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM EDT /1 AM CDT/ TO
9 AM EDT /8 AM CDT/ MONDAY...
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as mid to lower thirties may result
in frost formation.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest North Carolina, east Tennessee
and southwest Virginia.
* WHEN...From 2 AM EDT /1 AM CDT/ to 9 AM EDT /8 AM CDT/ Monday.
* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if
left uncovered.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures late Monday night and early
Tuesday are expected to be near to below freezing in these same
areas so stay tuned for any additional advisories or warnings.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
&&
$$
TD
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Memphis TN
221 PM CDT Sun Apr 23 2023
ARZ009-018-026-028-MOZ113-115-TNZ001>004-019>022-048>055-088>092-
240500-
/O.CON.KMEG.FR.Y.0002.230424T0600Z-230424T1300Z/
Clay-Greene-Craighead-Mississippi-Dunklin-Pemiscot-Lake-Obion-
Weakley-Henry-Dyer-Gibson-Carroll-Benton TN-Lauderdale-Tipton-
Haywood-Crockett-Madison-Chester-Henderson-Decatur-Shelby-Fayette-
Hardeman-McNairy-Hardin-
Including the cities of Piggott, Corning, Paragould, Jonesboro,
Blytheville, Kennett, Caruthersville, Tiptonville, Union City,
Martin, Dresden, Paris, Dyersburg, Humboldt, Milan, Huntingdon,
Camden, Ripley TN, Covington, Brownsville, Alamo, Jackson,
Henderson, Lexington, Parsons, Decaturville, Bartlett,
Germantown, Collierville, Memphis, Millington, Somerville,
Oakland, Bolivar, Selmer, and Savannah
221 PM CDT Sun Apr 23 2023
...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM CDT
MONDAY...
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 34 degrees will result in frost
formation.
* WHERE...Portions of East Arkansas, Southeast Missouri and West
Tennessee.
* WHEN...From 1 AM to 8 AM CDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Frost could harm or kill sensitive outdoor vegetation
if left uncovered.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
&&
$$
MJ
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Memphis TN
221 PM CDT Sun Apr 23 2023
MSZ002>006-009-014-240500-
/O.EXA.KMEG.FR.Y.0002.230424T0600Z-230424T1300Z/
Marshall-Benton MS-Tippah-Alcorn-Tishomingo-Prentiss-Union-
Including the cities of Holly Springs, Ashland, Ripley MS,
Corinth, Iuka, Booneville, and New Albany
221 PM CDT Sun Apr 23 2023
...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM CDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 36 degrees will result in frost
formation.
* WHERE...Marshall, Benton MS, Tippah, Alcorn, Tishomingo,
Prentiss and Union Counties.
* WHEN...From 1 AM to 8 AM CDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Frost could harm or kill sensitive outdoor vegetation
if left uncovered.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Nashville TN
154 PM CDT Sun Apr 23 2023
TNZ005>011-023>034-056>066-075-077>080-093>095-240700-
/O.CON.KOHX.FR.Y.0002.230424T0600Z-230424T1300Z/
Stewart-Montgomery-Robertson-Sumner-Macon-Clay-Pickett-Houston-
Humphreys-Dickson-Cheatham-Davidson-Wilson-Trousdale-Smith-
Jackson-Putnam-Overton-Fentress-Perry-Hickman-Lewis-Williamson-
Maury-Marshall-Rutherford-Cannon-De Kalb-White-Cumberland-Bedford-
Coffee-Warren-Grundy-Van Buren-Wayne-Lawrence-Giles-
Including the cities of Dover, Clarksville, Springfield,
Hendersonville, Gallatin, Goodlettsville, Lafayette, Celina,
Byrdstown, Erin, Tennessee Ridge, Waverly, New Johnsonville,
McEwen, Dickson, Ashland City, Kingston Springs, Nashville,
Lebanon, Mount Juliet, Hartsville, Carthage, South Carthage,
Gordonsville, Gainesboro, Cookeville, Livingston, Jamestown,
Allardt, Linden, Lobelville, Centerville, Hohenwald, Franklin,
Brentwood, Columbia, Lewisburg, Murfreesboro, Smyrna, La Vergne,
Woodbury, Smithville, Sparta, Crossville, Shelbyville, Tullahoma,
Manchester, McMinnville, Altamont, Coalmont, Spencer, Clifton,
Waynesboro, Lawrenceburg, and Pulaski
154 PM CDT Sun Apr 23 2023
...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM CDT
MONDAY...
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as the lower to mid 30s will result
in frost formation.
* WHERE...All of Middle Tennessee.
* WHEN...From 1 AM to 8 AM CDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if
left uncovered.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
&&
$$
09
Friday (High 67, Low 56): Mostly overcast and lightly breezy. Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are possible.
Saturday (High 80, Low 54): Partly sunny and warm during the day. Rain is likely at night, and a few thunderstorms are also possible.
Sunday (High 70, Low 58): Widely scattered showers and thunderstorms possible through early afternoon. Then clearing and becoming partly to mostly sunny.
Monday (High 72, Low 41): Sunny.
Tuesday (High 78, Low 47): Sunny.
Wednesday (High 82, Low 50): Mostly sunny.
Thursday (High 80, Low 56): Partly cloudy with a 20% chance of showers.
(Forecast)
Monday (High 66, Low 43): Mostly sunny. Cool and breezy.
Tuesday (High 70, Low 40): Sunny. Mild temperatures and low humidity.
Wednesday (High 75, Low 42): Mostly sunny. Mild temperatures.
(Extended Outlook)
Thursday (High 74, Low 49): Partly cloudy with a 20% chance of showers.
Friday (High 73, Low 56): Partly cloudy with a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Saturday (High 79, Low 55): Partly sunny.
Sunday (High 72, Low 59): Rain and thunderstorms likely.
(Forecast)
Good Friday (High 60, Low 50): Overcast, cool, and breezy. Periods of rain showers are likely.
Saturday (High 61, Low 51): Overcast, cool, and breezy. Periods of rain showers are likely.
Easter Sunday (High 66, Low 44): Mostly sunny. Staying cool.
(Extended Outlook)
Monday (High 67, Low 45): Mostly sunny.
Tuesday (High 70, Low 47): Sunny.
Wednesday (High 74, Low 49): Mostly sunny.
Thursday (High 76, Low 51): Partly cloudy.
The front is going to stall out with us on the cold side of it.
Tomorrow we'll have plenty of rounds of showers with a High near 70. Will have to watch for issues with flash flooding, at least in Northwest Alabama up into Tennessee counties.
Then Friday and Saturday, staying overcast with several rounds of rain showers likely throughout these days and even the night hours too, Highs about 60, Lows near 50.
Easter Sunday, looks like partly to mostly sunny skies, the High in the lower-to-mid-60's and the morning Low in the upper 40's.
The nights will stay cool with the Lows in upper 40's or near 50, but we'll begin a gradual warming trend next week, plenty of sunshine, reaching the upper 70's for the High by Tuesday.
There are no more signs of severe weather any time soon around here, even though of course we remain in our primary severe weather season, severe season really isn't over until the end of May. For now we get a break. And it looks like the whole country does. So best wishes to people doing the storm surveys and helping clean things up and try to put things back together.
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
150 PM CDT Wed Apr 5 2023
ALZ001>005-TNZ076-096-060300-
/O.NEW.KHUN.FA.A.0002.230406T0500Z-230406T1800Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Lauderdale-Colbert-Franklin AL-Lawrence-Limestone-Moore-Lincoln-
Including the cities of Fayetteville, Florence, Russellville, Red
Bay, Athens, Muscle Shoals, Tuscumbia, Moulton, Lynchburg, Town
Creek, and Sheffield
150 PM CDT Wed Apr 5 2023
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT CDT TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Alabama and southern middle Tennessee,
including the following areas, in Alabama, Colbert, Franklin AL,
Lauderdale, Lawrence and Limestone. In southern middle Tennessee,
Lincoln and Moore.
* WHEN...From Midnight CDT tonight through Thursday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
&&
$$
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Flood Watch
National Weather Service Memphis TN
320 PM CDT Wed Apr 5 2023
MSZ001>017-020>024-TNZ022-053>055-089>092-061015-
/O.NEW.KMEG.FA.A.0005.230405T2020Z-230406T1800Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
DeSoto-Marshall-Benton MS-Tippah-Alcorn-Tishomingo-Tunica-Tate-
Prentiss-Coahoma-Quitman-Panola-Lafayette-Union-Pontotoc-Lee MS-
Itawamba-Tallahatchie-Yalobusha-Calhoun-Chickasaw-Monroe-Benton TN-
Chester-Henderson-Decatur-Fayette-Hardeman-McNairy-Hardin-
Including the cities of Oakland, Corinth, Pontotoc, Henderson,
Ashland, Iuka, Oxford, Aberdeen, Tupelo, Parsons, Lexington,
Batesville, Amory, Fulton, Selmer, Water Valley, Booneville, Camden,
Decaturville, Houston, Okolona, Somerville, Bruce, Clarksdale,
Coffeeville, Olive Branch, Savannah, Marks, Senatobia, Winborn NFDRS
Site, Tunica, Southaven, Bolivar, Charleston, New Albany, Calhoun
City, and Ripley MS
320 PM CDT Wed Apr 5 2023
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of North Mississippi and West Tennessee,
including the following areas, in North Mississippi, Alcorn,
Benton MS, Calhoun, Chickasaw, Coahoma, DeSoto, Itawamba,
Lafayette, Lee MS, Marshall, Monroe, Panola, Pontotoc, Prentiss,
Quitman, Tallahatchie, Tate, Tippah, Tishomingo, Tunica, Union and
Yalobusha. In West Tennessee, Benton TN, Chester, Decatur,
Fayette, Hardeman, Hardin, Henderson and McNairy.
* WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Two to three inches of rain with locally higher amounts are
possible tonight through early Thursday afternoon along a
front that will become stationary across portions of West
Tennessee and North Mississippi.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
&&
$$
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Nashville TN
158 PM CDT Wed Apr 5 2023
TNZ007>010-024>033-056>064-075-093>095-060500-
/O.NEW.KOHX.FA.A.0002.230406T0400Z-230406T1800Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Robertson-Sumner-Macon-Clay-Humphreys-Dickson-Cheatham-Davidson-
Wilson-Trousdale-Smith-Jackson-Putnam-Overton-Perry-Hickman-Lewis-
Williamson-Maury-Marshall-Rutherford-Cannon-De Kalb-Bedford-Wayne-
Lawrence-Giles-
Including the cities of Nashville, Gallatin, La Vergne, McEwen,
Lafayette, Brentwood, Lawrenceburg, Lebanon, Celina, Carthage,
Gainesboro, Centerville, Hendersonville, Shelbyville, Gordonsville,
Murfreesboro, Linden, Smithville, Livingston, Hohenwald, Franklin,
Waynesboro, South Carthage, Dickson, Smyrna, Columbia, Cookeville,
Lobelville, Kingston Springs, Ashland City, Mount Juliet,
Hartsville, New Johnsonville, Lewisburg, Springfield, Woodbury,
Goodlettsville, Pulaski, Waverly, and Clifton
158 PM CDT Wed Apr 5 2023
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM CDT THIS EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...A portion of Middle Tennessee, including the following
counties, Bedford, Cannon, Cheatham, Clay, Davidson, De Kalb,
Dickson, Giles, Hickman, Humphreys, Jackson, Lawrence, Lewis,
Macon, Marshall, Maury, Overton, Perry, Putnam, Robertson,
Rutherford, Smith, Sumner, Trousdale, Wayne, Williamson and Wilson.
* WHEN...From 11 PM CDT this evening through Thursday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- 2 to 3 inches of rain is expected across most of the watch
area. However, an axis of 4 to 5 inches is possible tonight
somewhere within the watch which could cause flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
&&
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NOUS44 KOHX 060019
PNSOHX
TNZ005>011-023>034-056>066-075-077>080-093>095-061219-
Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Nashville TN
719 PM CDT Wed Apr 5 2023
...HIGHEST WIND GUSTS FROM THE AFTERNOON OF APRIL 5TH...
Location Speed Time/Date
...Tennessee...
...Bedford County...
Shelbyville Bomar Field 41 MPH 0515 PM 04/05
...Cannon County...
Woodbury 37 MPH 0530 PM 04/05
Short Mountain 34 MPH 0340 PM 04/05
Bradyville 34 MPH 0550 PM 04/05
Woodbury 32 MPH 0330 PM 04/05
...Coffee County...
Tullahoma Regional Airport 33 MPH 0555 PM 04/05
...Cumberland County...
Crossville City Hall 44 MPH 0345 PM 04/05
Crossville Memorial Airport 38 MPH 0259 PM 04/05
Fairfield Glade 31 MPH 0215 PM 04/05
...Davidson County...
Nashville John Tune Airport 64 MPH 0405 PM 04/05
Vanderbilt University 48 MPH 0410 PM 04/05
Nashville Intl Airport 47 MPH 0422 PM 04/05
Nashville 37 MPH 0115 PM 04/05
...Dickson County...
Dickson Municipal Airport 38 MPH 0335 PM 04/05
Dickson 32 MPH 0335 PM 04/05
...Giles County...
Pulaski Abernathy Field 36 MPH 0515 PM 04/05
...Lawrence County...
Lawrenceburg Airport 36 MPH 0435 PM 04/05
Lawrenceburg WLX Radio 35 MPH 0425 PM 04/05
...Lewis County...
Meriwether Lewis State Park 35 MPH 0422 PM 04/05
...Marshall County...
Lewisburg Ellington Airport 35 MPH 0455 PM 04/05
...Maury County...
Culleoka 39 MPH 0445 PM 04/05
Columbia Airport 30 MPH 0210 PM 04/05
...Montgomery County...
Clarksville Outlaw Field 49 MPH 0313 PM 04/05
Fort Campbell 34 MPH 0315 PM 04/05
...Overton County...
Livingston Airport 36 MPH 0155 PM 04/05
...Pickett County...
Monroe 30 MPH 0555 PM 04/05
...Robertson County...
Springfield Airport 52 MPH 0350 PM 04/05
...Rutherford County...
Smyrna Airport 41 MPH 0440 PM 04/05
Murfreesboro Municipal Airpo 31 MPH 0315 PM 04/05
...Stewart County...
Dover Stilly Hollow 31 MPH 0326 PM 04/05
...Sumner County...
Portland Municipal Airport 46 MPH 0415 PM 04/05
Gallatin 38 MPH 0943 AM 04/05
Gallatin Airport 33 MPH 0435 PM 04/05
...Warren County...
Mcminnville Airport 38 MPH 0615 PM 04/05
...Williamson County...
Brentwood 46 MPH 0415 PM 04/05
Brentwood 36 MPH 0441 PM 04/05
...Wilson County...
Watertown 35 MPH 0507 PM 04/05
Watertown 34 MPH 0515 PM 04/05
Lebanon Municipal Airport 33 MPH 1155 AM 04/05
Observations are collected from a variety of sources with varying
equipment and exposures. We thank all volunteer weather observers
for their dedication. Not all data listed are considered official.
$$
Technically it is an outflow boundary ahead of the storms that has been causing the problems. So for something like this they'll issue a Special Weather Statement or a High Wind Warning like we saw on March 3 I guess, not a Severe Thunderstorm Warning. Because it isn't exactly thunderstorm winds, plus they are estimated just under criteria for severe.
Just as a passing comment, I am nonplussed by how much severe weather has happened, so widespread, lately. I don't think the surveys are even complete from the last two events, much less yesterday's. Hats off to the people working so hard to sort it out and put it in the database so that maybe we can learn from what all has happened lately and improve future forecasts, watches, warnings. And there are issues about public safety too. People can care about them or not, but a lot of people living in poverty or otherwise in vulnerable communities really do not have access to the shelter they need from a big tornado outbreak.
7:06 - The Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Monrovia had its steeple blown off by the high winds. Brad Travis passed on a picture of that from Renee Renner.
So especially if you've got trees outside, might want to head inside to a good safe place until these storms pass. Could at least break a few limbs here and there.
7:18 PM - And that's the only place that really looks concerning at all now, as the line of showers/storms pushes into Northeast Alabama. The outflow boundary ahead of the line is the main focus for any damaging wind gusts.
7:20 - Better radar image, shows that the Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been completely cleared now.
7:22 - Remember that we will have a risk for flooding as this front stalls out though. If you see water covering a roadway - turn around, don't drown.
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WWUS84 KHUN 052356
SPSHUN
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
656 PM CDT Wed Apr 5 2023
ALZ006>010-016-TNZ097-060100-
Marshall AL-Madison AL-Morgan AL-DeKalb AL-Cullman AL-Jackson AL-
Franklin TN-
656 PM CDT Wed Apr 5 2023
...Strong winds ahead of any rain or storms will impact portions of
Marshall, Jackson, southeastern Madison, DeKalb, northeastern
Cullman, southeastern Morgan and southeastern Franklin Counties
through 800 PM CDT...
At 655 PM CDT, broadcast media reported wind damage associated with
an outflow boundary, or line of strong gusty winds, not located with
any thunderstorms. This outflow boundary was extending from 6 miles
south of Monteagle to near Good Hope. Movement was east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Broadcast media.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Albertville, Cullman, Scottsboro, Fort Payne, Boaz, Guntersville,
Arab, Rainsville, Bridgeport and Hanceville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3448 8558 3437 8563 3426 8577 3424 8584
3420 8585 3418 8619 3410 8630 3426 8644
3426 8649 3425 8652 3412 8660 3408 8670
3405 8668 3398 8676 3405 8695 3519 8587
3499 8586 3498 8561 3453 8551
TIME...MOT...LOC 2355Z 286DEG 25KT 3515 8581 3409 8681
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
$$
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6:08 - Section of storms approaching Decatur looking kind of rowdy, uptick in lightning and higher winds showing up on radar at times.
6:14 - NWS Huntsville reports there was pea-sized hail with these storms in Moulton and estimate winds at 40-50 miles per hour, so right below severe limits.
6:16 - Still got some strong winds in this part of the storms moving into Decatur, might be a good idea to be away from windows and in a sturdy house, near the center, down on lower floor, to play it safe, especially if you've got trees around or anything that might make more vulnerable to winds.
6:19 - Hail also showing up well on radar, but this was recently reported as pea-sized, has to be quarter-sized to be severe.
6:28 - Now that strongest storm in the line is moving from Decatur toward Madison and Huntsville. Expecting strong winds of about 40-50 mph and pea-sized hail with this storm.
6:31 - Other storms in line seem to be weakening, but this one is just under what would be considered severe criteria as far as the winds. So here is a better look at it for anyone up Huntsville way.
And a similar storm just over the TN state line.
6:45 PM - Giles and Lawrence Counties in Tennessee have been cleared from the watch.
A flood watch will remain in effect after marginal severe thunderstorm threat has ended behind the squall line. That's the green color you see. Severe thunderstorm watch is pink.
760
WWUS84 KHUN 052244
SPSHUN
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
544 PM CDT Wed Apr 5 2023
ALZ001-003>007-TNZ076-096-052330-
Lawrence AL-Madison AL-Morgan AL-Lauderdale AL-Franklin AL-
Limestone AL-Moore TN-Lincoln TN-
544 PM CDT Wed Apr 5 2023
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of northwestern Madison,
Limestone, eastern Lauderdale, southeastern Franklin, northwestern
Morgan, Lawrence, northern Moore and Lincoln Counties through 630 PM
CDT...
At 543 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 8 miles southwest of Petersburg to 6 miles
north of Ashridge. Movement was northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Decatur, Madison, Athens, Fayetteville, Moulton, Lynchburg, Trinity,
Rogersville, Ardmore and Town Creek.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for
north central and northwestern Alabama...and Middle Tennessee.
&&
LAT...LON 3541 8625 3430 8712 3431 8764 3500 8726
3499 8684 3526 8683 3525 8675 3531 8668
3533 8660 3537 8659 3536 8649 3532 8642
3541 8629
TIME...MOT...LOC 2243Z 242DEG 27KT 3521 8672 3498 8711 3432 8747
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
$$
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